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Nintendo Switch 2 jailbroken for the first time thanks to AI, but taking part involves a $25 eShop purchase I don't…
The Nintendo Switch 2 has reportedly been jailbroken for the first time, with an anonymous user detailing the process which involved AI and a $25 eShop program called SmileBASIC 4. This jailbreak is tethered, meaning it is lost upon shutdown. The news has sparked concerns among some users regarding the use of AI and its potential impact on creative artists and the possibility of leaks.
How a major attitude adjustment saved Watch Dogs 2 from meltdown
Watch Dogs 2 successfully pivoted from the grim tone of its predecessor by embracing a more vibrant San Francisco setting and a charismatic protagonist, Marcus Holloway. This tonal adjustment, coupled with improved gameplay mechanics and a focus on player freedom, revitalized the series and made it a more enjoyable experience.
GTA 6’s CyberLeek Threatens A Full Game Leak If Its Cryptocurrency Reaches $30 million Market Cap
A hacker known as CyberLeek is threatening to release a full build of Grand Theft Auto 6 if their associated cryptocurrency reaches a $30 million market cap. Currently valued at $2.87 million, the threat is largely considered a scam to generate hype for the cryptocurrency.
Alleged hacker arrested over leak that exposed GTA Online's daily revenue
Dutch police have arrested a 24-year-old cybersecurity professional, identified as Pepijn van der Stap, in connection with the ShinyHunters hacking group. This group is accused of leaking confidential Grand Theft Auto Online revenue figures, which revealed the game generates over $1 million daily. The FBI is urging other members of ShinyHunters to come forward.
"One of the biggest mistakes game developers make," Valve's Gabe Newell warns in an unearthed clip, is treating "genuinely entertaining" player actions as hacking
Valve boss Gabe Newell warns that a significant mistake game developers make is misinterpreting entertaining player actions as hacking. He cites the "Lord British assassination" incident in Ultima Online as an example where developers should have embraced the emergent gameplay rather than rolling back the server.
Borderlands 4’s Loveless the Hacker is a contagion-spreading monster
Gearbox Software has revealed Loveless the Hacker, a new Vault Hunter for Borderlands 4, set to release on September 10, 2026. Loveless is an ex-corporate infiltration specialist who merged with a digital mind virus, granting her abilities like summoning a digital wyrm and spreading poison through a contagion effect. The character is a subtle nod to Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer.
A Star Wars Galaxies community server was allegedly hacked with AI assistance by a Reddit moderator harboring a primeval…
The Star Wars Galaxies Legends community server was allegedly hacked using AI tools by a Reddit moderator named levarrishawk. The hacker claims the action was motivated by a fourteen-year-old dispute over shared development tools. No player data was compromised, but custom game assets were reportedly decrypted and offered to other servers.
Hacker 1995 - Free Online Browser Game
Hacker 1995 is a new offline HTML5 browser game that simulates a 1995 hacking experience. Players use a virtual 486DX2-66 computer to explore a fictional city, hack into various systems, and uncover a conspiracy called PROJECT95. The game features a detailed retro computing environment, multiple endings, and playable mini-games.
GTA 6 Leak Forces Stop Killing Games Movement to Distance Itself From Hacker Manifesto
The Stop Killing Games movement has issued a statement distancing itself from the manifesto released by the individuals allegedly responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak. The movement is questioning the motivations behind the leak.
Clarity Act stumbles, Strategy trims again, and the fight nobody saw behind Mastercard’s $1.8 billion BVNK buy
The cryptocurrency industry is undergoing a significant stress test, with events like a major Bitcoin outflow due to a Coldcard wallet attack, the failure of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to pass the Senate, and multiple corporate treasury sales of Bitcoin. Despite these challenges, institutional interest remains, with Fidelity proposing staking rewards for its Ether ETF and Goldman Sachs acquiring NEOS. Meanwhile, Bybit has sued North Korea over a $1.5 billion hack, and over 100 crypto projects have shut down this year, indicating a market shakeout.
AI is changing cybersecurity in quick and terrifying ways
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity, presenting both new opportunities and significant threats. Hackers are leveraging AI to discover and exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities, leading to a more complex and dangerous digital landscape.
Diabolical Hack - Free Online Browser Game
Diabolical Hack is a free, offline browser-based simulation sandbox game where players act as hackers writing fictional viruses in the made-up HexBatch scripting language. The game simulates harmless chaos on virtual Windows 11 machines, featuring a variety of cosmetic effects and dark humor without any real-world consequences. Developed by happystoner5420 Games, it requires no installation and runs entirely in a modern web browser.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Has a Hacker That's Making the Game Unplayable for Some
A hacker has compromised the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, rendering the game unplayable for some users. The extent of the disruption caused by this hacking incident is currently unclear.
CoD: Black Ops 2 Port Is Plagued By A Hacker Resetting Accounts
The recent ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 are being targeted by hackers. Players are reporting account resets, rank changes, and even the game being bricked after encountering specific hacker gamertags like "C Isn't Sharp." Streamer TimTheTatman was affected live on stream, and Activision has yet to comment on the ongoing security issues.
The latest ugly-cool immersive sim is scratching my itch for new Deus Ex
Parkside: Decayed Soul Manipulation, an immersive sim from Banana Hardsoft, is set to release on July 31st with a demo available now. The game features a System Shock-inspired start and Deus Ex-like gameplay, where players control Alexander, a hacker who can remotely pilot augmented combat bodies. The game emphasizes player choice and exploration with no traditional save system, relying on limited checkpoints.
Meccha Chameleon suffers a hack: devs address Steam malware scare and "malicious mod map issue," confirm "all the hackers have been banned" so the official Discord is back
The developers of Meccha Chameleon have addressed security concerns after custom Steam Workshop maps were found to contain malware, and the game's official Discord server was hacked. The vulnerabilities have been patched, the malicious maps removed, and the Discord server has been secured, with all hackers banned.
Call Center Hacker - Free Online Browser Game
Call Center Hacker is a new satirical revenge simulator browser game where players act as a vigilante hacker disrupting a call center scam operation. The game features realistic simulation and management gameplay, allowing players to deploy viruses and psychological warfare tools against four distinct AI scammers.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Hacker Has Been Moved to Prison to Await Retrial
Arion Kurtaj, the hacker responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak in September 2022, has been moved to a prison to await a retrial in November. Kurtaj, a member of the Lapsus$ hacking group, was previously deemed unfit to stand trial due to acute autism. The leak resulted in 90 videos of an early build of Grand Theft Auto 6 being released online.
GTA 6 Hacker Moved to Prison for Retrial Two Years After Indefinite Sentence to Secure Hospital
The individual responsible for the Grand Theft Auto 6 leak in September 2022 has been transferred from a secure hospital to prison for a retrial. This move comes two years after the hacker was initially placed under an indefinite sentence.
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The individual who leaked information about Grand Theft Auto 6 and received an indefinite sentence in 2023 for hacking offenses has been released from the hospital. He is now awaiting a retrial.